Why wait any longer since that's pretty much what we have been thinking since July? After a disaster of a season in which for the third season in a row we go under .500, the Giants can finally look forward without having to worry about Barry Bonds. They outbid themselves last year and were not going to do it again. The Giants have to strip this team and start the post-Bonds era off right. Vizquel, Feliz, Roberts, Durham and Hennessey have got to go. Feliz and Vizquel still play great defense but we have got to generate some offense some where. The Giants have not had a player hit 30+ HRs or a guy drive in 100 in the past three seasons. It's not just a coincidence that we have been under .500 those same three seasons. We have got to have big bats in our lineup in this pitching rich division. The Dodgers and Padres don't have big bats either but the Rockies do and they score runs in bunches. The Giants do have speed even with or without Roberts. Our main problems are relief pitching, lack of power, SS, 3B, 1B, OFer and a strong #4 starter. Here's a list of possible targets (guys I would like):
Miguel Tejada- He has played in the Bay Area so fans already know him and he would reunite with Zito. The shortstop position is available though he might have to play third. Tejada has been asking for a trade for a while and isn't happy in Baltimore. Tejada makes $26 million over the next two years left on his contract. The Giants would be getting younger and more production at the postion. His 2007 stats were .296/.357/.442 with 18 HRs and 81 RBI with just 55 SOs. Problem is the O's still want him so we would have to dazzle them.
Edgar Renteria- He's a cheaper alternative as he only makes a possible $20 million over the next two years. That is if we decided to pick up his 2009 option of $11 million. He had a great season and the Braves were shopping him at the trade deadline. Edgar's cheaper than Tejada because he has less power. Renteria hit .332/.390/470 with 12 HRs and 57 RBI. He did have 30 doubles compared to Tejada's 19 which is huge in this ballpark. Renteria would make for a great #2 or 3 hitter.
I will finish this when I have more energy. Feel free to comment at any time.